00:00Homes in Northfield in Birmingham were evacuated after police found suspicious items during a
00:07search at an address near Hollymoor Way. West Midlands police said a cordon was put in place
00:12and nearby roads were closed while checks were carried out. Army explosive experts were called
00:18as a precaution and the force later confirmed the cordon had been removed after the items were
00:24declared safe. Police said the search was part of an ongoing investigation. Residents were moved out
00:30of several properties while officers worked at the scene. The incident caused disruption locally
00:36but people were later allowed back into their homes after final safety checks had been completed
00:41by officers at the scene.
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